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Medium
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Small Cars
C$ 34 - C$ 172
All Car Types
C$ 55 - C$ 156
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in San Diego, California is in November when prices are C$ 34 per day on average. C$ 34 per day is 51% lower than the C$ 70 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in San Diego. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in San Diego, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in San Diego, California is in November when prices are C$ 28 per day on average. C$ 28 per day is 70% lower than the C$ 93 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in San Diego. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in San Diego, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in San Diego, California is in July when prices are C$ 76 per day on average. C$ 76 per day is 59% lower than the C$ 185 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in San Diego. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in San Diego, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in San Diego, California is in July when prices are C$ 39 per day on average. C$ 39 per day is 62% lower than the C$ 102 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in San Diego. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in San Diego, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in San Diego, California is in July when prices are C$ 76 per day on average. C$ 76 per day is 44% lower than the C$ 136 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in San Diego. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in San Diego, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Budget in San Diego, California is in July when prices are C$ 116 per day on average. C$ 116 per day is 33% lower than the C$ 173 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible rental in San Diego. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Budget in San Diego, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Convertible rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
Really appreciated how easy and fast the car reservation process was, both online and in-person when we arrived. Friendly and helpful agents, everything was smooth at check-in and check-out. We were grateful that they were open at 3 am when we arrived at the airport! Hours of operation, plus friendly and professional customer service made for an overall positive experience.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Nice staff
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Both the interiors and exteriors of the vehicles that we had were dirty and damaged. Rental cars were not serviced regularly. We went through 3 vehicles; one of them died in a parking lot while we were eating lunch. Roadside Assistance was going to take more than 2 hours to reach us for a jump-start; more contractors are needed to help rental customers. We then had to drive out of our way to switch out of the 2nd car.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
The car was nice, easy to drive and clean. The only issue was finding parking for return. Staff was very friendly.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
I said I’d pick-up at 5:00 PM. We arrived at 5:20 PM slowed by heavy traffic and the office was closed!! Very disappointed! Could not pickup next day, Had to leave San Diego at 6:00 AM!
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
The pick up process was against aggravating, for some reason they were asking for two forms of picture ID, and at the end ended up accepting a non picture ID as my second form of ID. They angered me for no reason. So right off the start I regret renting with these people. I rent cars often and this was the first time this has happened, must be a budget thing… so never again
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Budget Locations in San Diego
Information about Budget car rentals in San Diego
Does Budget have a location at San Diego Airport?
At the moment, Budget has 1 location at San Diego Airport: 3355 Admiral Boland Way.
Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in San Diego?
Yes, Budget has free cancellation for rental cars in San Diego. However, there may be a cancellation fee for last-minute cancellations. If you have specific questions regarding fees and cancellation policies, then you can call Budget at one of their San Diego locations. Click here to view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in San Diego in March?
Consider Compact rentals from Budget if you need a car rental in San Diego during March. When renting Compact cars in March, you can expect prices to be an average of C$ 49 per day and as low as C$ 35 per day. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available from Budget—Compact vehicles just happen to be the most popular amongst our users during this time of year.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in San Diego?
The cheapest type of car Budget has to offer in San Diego is the Compact at C$ 49 per day on average. C$ 49 per day is 54% cheaper than the most expensive car available at Budget, so you end up saving some money by choosing a more affordable option. 33% of momondo users who rented a car in San Diego from Budget chose the Compact, often because of the cost savings.
How many Budget car rental locations are there in San Diego?
In San Diego, Budget has 11 locations. 3355 Admiral Boland Way is the address of the car rental company’s most popular location (based on our user data). In the past 12 months, 58% of momondo users who reserved a rental car in San Diego from Budget went to the 3355 Admiral Boland Way location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Diego?
Prices for cars in San Diego are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Diego?
There are 151 operators available for cars in San Diego as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Diego?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Diego. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San Diego?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in San Diego. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.
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